by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Divinity/Ministry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 627 degrees in divinity/ministry annually.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Divinity/Ministry Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the divinity studies degree levels they offer.
University of Valley Forge is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in divinity/ministry. UVF is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Phoenixville.More information about a degree in divinity/ministry from University of Valley Forge
Lancaster Bible College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in divinity/ministry. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a degree in divinity/ministry from Lancaster Bible College
Explore the best divinity/ministry schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,026 | 202 |
| Pennsylvania | 978 | 283 |
| Maryland | 618 | 21 |
| New Jersey | 614 | 145 |
| District of Columbia | 441 | 83 |
One of 5 majors within the Theological & Ministerial Studies area of study, Divinity/Ministry has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology | 869 |
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | 166 |
| Rabbinical Studies | 133 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.